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"Exploring the Many Versions: From Classic Literature to Aviation and Art" From "The Scarlet Pimpernel" to the Chrysler 1929, they have always fascinated us

Background imageVersions Collection: THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL

THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL One of the greatest of best- sellers, the cover shows Leslie Howard in the best of the film versions, produced in 1935

Background imageVersions Collection: Chrysler 1929

Chrysler 1929
Chrysler Imperial 80 available in roadster, coupe, sport and sedan versions Date: 1929

Background imageVersions Collection: Hiller YH-32 Hornet 55-4963

Hiller YH-32 Hornet 55-4963
United States Army - Hiller YH-32-UH Hornet 55-4963 (msn 7), at an air display on a US Naval Air Station, (note the single-bladed tail-rotor and the hand-held starting engine)

Background imageVersions Collection: Scheibe SF 25A Motor Falke G-AVIZ

Scheibe SF 25A Motor Falke G-AVIZ (msn 4552). Note that this early Motor-Falke had high-set wings with optional balancing wheels attached to the lugs visible on the fuselage sides

Background imageVersions Collection: Three Nash-Kelvinator YR-6As

Three Nash-Kelvinator YR-6As
United States Air Force ?? Three Nash-Kelvinator YR-6As during a demonstration. (The YR-6As were built by Hash-Kelvinator as licence-built versions of the Sikorsky VS-316B) Date: circa 1945

Background imageVersions Collection: PZL-Mielec Lim-6MR 634

PZL-Mielec Lim-6MR 634 (msn 1D-06-34), at the Pima Air & Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona. (The PZL-Mielec Lim-5 and Lim-6 are Polish licence-built versions of the Mikoyan-Guryevich MiG-17) Date

Background imageVersions Collection: Aerospatiale SA365M Dauphin 2 F-WZJV

Aerospatiale SA365M Dauphin 2 F-WZJV (msn 6005), at the 1984 SBAC Farnborough Air Show, held from 2-9 September. (This aircraft, modified from SA365N standard)

Background imageVersions Collection: Junkers Ju 87B -earlier versions used in the Spanish Ci

Junkers Ju 87B -earlier versions used in the Spanish Civil War were spaired the mauling received by the type during the Battle of Britain

Background imageVersions Collection: New York to Hollywood - a trio of dancers who

New York to Hollywood - a trio of dancers who transferred to Hollywood from Broadway, 1930 - Inez Courtney to appear in First Nationals version of Spring (top left)

Background imageVersions Collection: Elaine

Elaine of Astolatis a figure inArthurian legend who dies of unrequited love forSir Lancelot. Well-known versions of her story appear inSir Thomas Malory sLe Morte d Arthur and Alfred

Background imageVersions Collection: Ryan ST-3KR - PT-22 Recruit - N48773

Ryan ST-3KR - PT-22 Recruit - N48773
Ryan ST-3KR (PT-22 Recruit) N48773 (msn 1868, ex 41-20659) The ST-3KR had a more powerful Kinner R-5 engine fitted and became the definitive model, with more than 1

Background imageVersions Collection: B. A. T. FK. 22 Bantam I F9947

B. A. T. FK. 22 Bantam I F9947
B.A.T. FK.22 Bantam I F9947. The second of the Bantam I fighters built by the British Aerial Transport Company (BAT) and designed by Frederick Koolhoven; Fifteen aircraft were built in two versions

Background imageVersions Collection: Kaiserliche Marine - Ago C. IIW 539

Kaiserliche Marine - Ago C. IIW 539
Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy) - Ago C.IIW 539, one of two floatplane versions of the 3-bay C.II landplane reconnaissance aircraft delivered to the Marine-Fliegerabteilung

Background imageVersions Collection: AMF - Sop. 1B1. - Sopwith 1 half Strutter bomber

AMF - Sop. 1B1. - Sopwith 1 half Strutter bomber
Aviation Militaire Francaise - Sop.1B1. - Sopwith 1 and a half Strutter bomber 16. Over 4, 500 Sopwith 1 and a half Strutters were built in France from 1916, in single and two seat Army co-operation

Background imageVersions Collection: AMF - Sop. 1E2. - Sopwith 1 half Strutter trainer

AMF - Sop. 1E2. - Sopwith 1 half Strutter trainer
Aviation Militaire Francaise - Sop.1E2. - A two-seat bomber Sopwith 1 and a half Strutter (Sop 1B2) relegated from first-line service as a trainer

Background imageVersions Collection: United States Navy - Pratt-Read XLNE-1 31506

United States Navy - Pratt-Read XLNE-1 31506, competition #32, at Harris Hill, Elmira, NY in 1946 for the first US soaring contest held after WWII

Background imageVersions Collection: 4 ROMAN CESTI

4 ROMAN CESTI
Four versions of the Roman cestus, a leather glove used in ancient boxing. Date: ancient

Background imageVersions Collection: Piaggio P108B-35 of these Italian heavy bomber and tran

Piaggio P108B-35 of these Italian heavy bomber and transport aircraft were to be built, the 24 bomber versions giving a good account of themselves in combat

Background imageVersions Collection: Fountain Love Fragonard Jean-Honore 1732-1806

Fountain Love Fragonard Jean-Honore 1732-1806
The Fountain of Love, Fragonard, Jean-Honore, 1732-1806, Regnault, Nicolas-Francois, 1746-ca. 1810, Stipple engraving, ca 1785

Background imageVersions Collection: Flixton Carnivals Rosebud and Little Rosebud, Manchester

Flixton Carnivals Rosebud and Little Rosebud, Manchester
Flixton (Urmston & District) Carnivals Rosebud and Little Rosebud, junior versions of the Rose Queen, Manchester. Date: circa 1979

Background imageVersions Collection: La Belle Ferroniere, three versions

La Belle Ferroniere, three versions
A page from The Illustrated London News, 18 July 1931, including three versions of La Belle Ferroniere. Top left, 1. is the original version in The Louvre, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci

Background imageVersions Collection: DEVON FIRES

DEVON FIRES
Two versions of the Devon fire which is offered in several styles to suit the decor of your home, be it traditional or art deco Date: circa 1930

Background imageVersions Collection: Republic P-47D-big and robust, 15, 683 of all versions

Republic P-47D-big and robust, 15, 683 of all versions were built

Background imageVersions Collection: Fairchild PT-19A -Just under 6, 400 examples were built

Fairchild PT-19A -Just under 6, 400 examples were built, including later versions fitted with radial engines of similar power

Background imageVersions Collection: Curtiss P-40L -most later versions of the Warhawk found

Curtiss P-40L -most later versions of the Warhawk found extensive use in the Pacific theatre - Photo Hugh W Cowin

Background imageVersions Collection: Rehearsal Ballet Onstage ca 1874 Oil colors freely mixed

Rehearsal Ballet Onstage ca 1874 Oil colors freely mixed
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Background imageVersions Collection: Vesta Victoria Old Bedford ca 1890 Black chalk

Vesta Victoria Old Bedford ca 1890 Black chalk
Artokoloro

Background imageVersions Collection: Parable Wise Foolish Virgins ca 1799-1800 Watercolor

Parable Wise Foolish Virgins ca 1799-1800 Watercolor
Artokoloro

Background imageVersions Collection: Women Picking Olives 1889 Oil canvas 28 5 / 8 x 36

Women Picking Olives 1889 Oil canvas 28 5 / 8 x 36
Artokoloro

Background imageVersions Collection: Don Quixote Dead Mule 1864 Oil wood 9 3 / 4 x 18 1 / 8

Don Quixote Dead Mule 1864 Oil wood 9 3 / 4 x 18 1 / 8
Artokoloro

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Background imageVersions Collection: Following the fashion, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, engraving 1794, Two women

Following the fashion, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist, engraving 1794, Two women, one tall and pretty and slim, the other short and fat, wear burlesqued versions of the new fashions

Background imageVersions Collection: Caractacus or Caratacus (active 51 AD) King of the Britons. Other versions of his

Caractacus or Caratacus (active 51 AD) King of the Britons. Other versions of his name a Caradoc or Caradawg. British hero who resisted Roman invasion in 43

Background imageVersions Collection: Following The Fashion

Following The Fashion, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Artist, Engraving 1794, Two Women, One Tall And Pretty And Slim, The Other Short And Fat, Wear Burlesqued Versions Of The New Fashions

Background imageVersions Collection: Who Said Robots? by George Studdy

Who Said Robots? by George Studdy
A humorous illustration of Bonzo faced with robot versions of himself. The illustration mocked the craze for Bonzo merchandise that was popular at the time

Background imageVersions Collection: Short Scion Senior

Short Scion Senior
Essentially a half-size version of the Empire class, the Scion is produced in landplane and seaplane versions, as a medium-size passenger carrier

Background imageVersions Collection: Autographic telegraphy

Autographic telegraphy
D Arlincourts autographic telegraph, able to transmit a copy of handwriting by electric currents. Several versions based on a similar principle were in circulation during the mid-19th century

Background imageVersions Collection: Great Dane 1803

Great Dane 1803
Three versions of the Danish Dog, ie Great Dane

Background imageVersions Collection: Two Little Kittens / Bell

Two Little Kittens / Bell
Most versions promise you three kittens, but here there are only two : they don t seem bothered by their lost mittens, with a lovely fire to toast their backs

Background imageVersions Collection: Little Miss Muffet (Evb)

Little Miss Muffet (Evb)
Most versions have a BIG spider but this has only a little one - yet even so, it is sufficiently threatening to alarm Miss Muffet

Background imageVersions Collection: Atlas Holds up Heavens

Atlas Holds up Heavens
The Titan Atlas supports the Heavens on his shoulders (other versions have him holding up the world, but this is probably the original version)

Background imageVersions Collection: Marianne Versions 1910

Marianne Versions 1910
Marianne, symbol of the French Republic, seen as a Liberal, a Socialist, and a plain Democrat -- its as easy as changing your hair colour!

Background imageVersions Collection: Stone of Scone

Stone of Scone
THE LEGEND OF THE STONE OF SCONE - many versions are offered for the origins of the Coronation Stone, including that it came to Scotland via Ireland from Egypt


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"Exploring the Many Versions: From Classic Literature to Aviation and Art" From "The Scarlet Pimpernel" to the Chrysler 1929, they have always fascinated us. Just like the elusive hero in Baroness Orczy's novel, different iterations of objects and ideas bring a sense of intrigue and excitement. Take for instance the Three Nash-Kelvinator YR-6As, each with its own unique features and capabilities. Or the PZL-Mielec Lim-6MR 634 aircraft, showcasing advancements in aviation technology. The Aerospatiale SA365M Dauphin 2 F-WZJV helicopter also demonstrates how they are evolve over time. In history, we find examples such as the Junkers Ju 87B - earlier versions used in the Spanish Civil War - highlighting how adaptations are made based on experience and necessity. Similarly, there were thirty-five Piaggio P108B Italian heavy bombers and transports produced during World War II. Even within art, versions play a significant role. Consider "La Belle Ferroniere, " which has three known variations attributed to Leonardo da Vinci himself. Each version offers a glimpse into his artistic process and interpretation. Moving beyond these realms, we encounter captivating stories like that of New York to Hollywood - a trio of dancers who captivated audiences with their synchronized moves but had their own distinct styles and can not limited to physical objects or performances; they extend even into technical aspects like engines – such as the Wright (Armstrong Siddeley) J65 Sapphire turbojet engine – showcasing continuous improvements in engineering prowess. Lastly, let's not forget about lesser-known gems like Scheibe SF 25A Motor Falke G-AVIZ glider plane or Hiller YH-32 Hornet 55-4963 helicopter that may have been overshadowed by their more famous counterparts but still hold significance within their respective industries.